Over 100 bodies found at eco-friendly funeral home in Colorado.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
11:09 AM – Saturday, October 7, 2023
More than 100 bodies have been discovered at a “green” funeral home in Colorado following an investigation prompted by reports of “abhorred smells.”
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has suspended a licensed Colorado Springs funeral home owned by Jon Hallford after the discovery of over 115 bodies at a ”green” funeral house also owned by him.
The “green” home is known for providing environmentally friendly burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets.
According to records, authorities received a report of a “repugnant smell” emanating from the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado on Thursday.
Records also revealed that Hallford, although admitting to a “problem” at the property, attempted to hide the improper storage of bodies by claiming to be involved in taxidermy.
The statement released did not provide further details about the taxidermy or the alleged illegal storage of remains, but it was noted that the facility’s registration had expired in November.
Fremont County Sheriff Allen Cooper described the scene at the funeral home as “horrific.”
The foul odor reportedly became noticeable after windows at the back of the building were broken.
Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller stated that identifying the bodies could take months, as some require fingerprinting, retrieval of medical or dental records, and lengthy DNA processes.
Authorities assured that the families of the deceased would be notified as soon as possible once body identification is complete.
Police also issued a statement requesting family members who have used the Return to Nature Funeral Home to email them and provide their contact information, so that authorities can provide updates regarding their loved ones.
“The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is asking that family members of descendants who utilized the Return to Nature Funeral Home please send an email to [email protected],” the statement reads. “Please leave the best contact number and time to call in this email. We will respond to each email. If you do not use email, then you can contact the Fremont Emergency Management call line at (719)-276-7421. We will have victims’ assistance personnel responding to messages beginning October 6, 2023, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm. We will also have victim assistance personnel available at 1901 East Main, Canon City CO, between 10 am and 6 pm.”
The Sheriff’s Office reported that no arrests have been made yet, and potential charges will be determined once the investigation is completed.
As the improper storage of the bodies is a crucial aspect of the investigation, the exact method of storage has not been publicly disclosed.
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How are authorities planning to identify the bodies found at the funeral home?
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has recently made a shocking discovery at a ”green” funeral home in Penrose, Colorado. More than 100 bodies have been found at the Return to Nature Funeral Home, which specializes in environmentally friendly burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets.
The investigation began when authorities received reports of a repugnant smell emanating from the funeral home. Upon further inspection, they found over 115 bodies improperly stored in the facility. The owner of the funeral home, Jon Hallford, has had his license suspended by DORA. It has also been revealed that Hallford attempted to hide the improper storage by claiming to be involved in taxidermy.
The exact details of the improper storage and the taxidermy involvement have not been disclosed. However, it is worth noting that the facility’s registration had expired in November. Fremont County Sheriff Allen Cooper described the scene at the funeral home as “horrific.”
Identifying the bodies found at the funeral home is expected to be a lengthy process, requiring fingerprinting, retrieval of medical or dental records, and DNA testing. Authorities have assured the families of the deceased that they will be notified as soon as possible once body identification is complete.
In a statement, the police have requested family members who have used the Return to Nature Funeral Home to contact them and provide their contact information. This will allow authorities to provide updates regarding their loved ones. Family members can send an email to [email protected] or contact the Fremont Emergency Management call line at (719)-276-7421.
No arrests have been made yet, and potential charges will be determined once the investigation is completed. The improper storage of the bodies is a crucial aspect of the investigation. The exact method of storage has not been publicly disclosed.
This shocking discovery highlights the importance of proper regulation and oversight in the funeral industry. Families deserve to have peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are being taken care of respectfully and in accordance with the law. The investigation into the Return to Nature Funeral Home will hopefully lead to stricter regulations and better enforcement to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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